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Forum: Trailers, Tow Vehicles & RV related items for Sale 07-08-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,219
Posted By FandHB
It’s pretty well stock.

It’s pretty well stock.
Forum: Trailers, Tow Vehicles & RV related items for Sale 07-08-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,219
Posted By FandHB
2017 Keystone Montana

2017 Keystone Montana 3790RD w/PullRite Hitch

$55,000 OBO, all serious offers considered, will consider delivery in the Western Hemisphere.

Used 3-4 times per year traveling from Las Vegas to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-18-2018, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,032
Posted By FandHB
That’s the part we had to take off to have it...

That’s the part we had to take off to have it towed. It is a similar plate with a square of metal welded to it to do exactly as described. I think it was a combination of wear, lubricant and the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-17-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,032
Posted By FandHB
And it’s only a year old.

And it’s only a year old.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-17-2018, 04:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,032
Posted By FandHB
See attached pic it’s the 2900. Still disturbed...

See attached pic it’s the 2900. Still disturbed this could even happen. It’s rated well above our weight. We actually continued off the highway and drove several miles to our destination not knowing...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-17-2018, 04:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,032
Posted By FandHB
Broken Auto Slide Hitch

Has anyone ever heard of the roller assembly bolt shearing on an auto slide hitch. Talking to some hitch repair shops and only one has ever seen this. We were towing our 3790 at 65 and hit a rough...
Forum: Insurance 05-04-2017, 01:11 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 37,992
Posted By FandHB
Just purchased a 2017 3790RD. Insured it through...

Just purchased a 2017 3790RD. Insured it through Good Sam for $612/yr. Also added our tow vehicle and saved about $1,000/yr on that. Reduced rates to freeze the full coverage if stored over 30 days...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 05-03-2017, 07:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,035
Posted By FandHB
Asked the same question a few weeks ago about my...

Asked the same question a few weeks ago about my 2500 towing a 3790 looking for input and got many of the same answers. Some yes, some no. I ultimately contacted GM, verified my VIN# and they opened...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-13-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,092
Posted By FandHB
No trouble. It's 25100.

No trouble. It's 25100.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-13-2017, 02:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,092
Posted By FandHB
Well I'm a black and white, right or wrong kind...

Well I'm a black and white, right or wrong kind of guy. If you take the big truck ego out of the equation, all of the hearsay and use the information provided by the manufacturer who built it then...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-13-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,092
Posted By FandHB
I definitely misread the max trailer weight vs...

I definitely misread the max trailer weight vs pin weight but that's crazy. Basically the only thing you can tow without a 1 ton dually is a landscape trailer? The 5th wheel tow rating from the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-13-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,092
Posted By FandHB
I'm not sure if my first response came through...

I'm not sure if my first response came through but how do you figure? the 3790 PW is 2920# and the calculator is telling me the max PW for my TV is 3290#

As for the GVWR how is the 10000# being...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-13-2017, 11:03 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,092
Posted By FandHB
Based on the SAE calculator and the known weights...

Based on the SAE calculator and the known weights the max king pin weight is 3290. The 3790 has a pin weight of 2920. This is less than the max calculated pin weight with 2700#'s of cargo and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-13-2017, 08:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,092
Posted By FandHB
The problem is, for all the reasons noted, the...

The problem is, for all the reasons noted, the manufacturers won't take the liability on and specify the max loads. It seems irresponsible to me but I also understand people will do some crazy stuff....
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-12-2017, 11:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,092
Posted By FandHB
Really appreciate all the input. I want to make...

Really appreciate all the input. I want to make sure the truck can handle the load and travel safely. We've also decided on the 3790RD.

According to the SAE J2807 calculator which I believe to be...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-10-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,092
Posted By FandHB
Getting more confused with the info I found but I...

Getting more confused with the info I found but I did find a king pin calculator that is pretty simple. Max trailer weight / 15-25%. The unit is a Montana 3660FL and weighs 13,200.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-10-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,092
Posted By FandHB
Thanks for the info I appreciate it. I know it's...

Thanks for the info I appreciate it. I know it's weird. I actually found another chart on their site showing 13,900 with 3.73 gears and max 25100 GCWR. If you took the curb weight of the truck and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-10-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,092
Posted By FandHB
2016 2500 Duramax/2017 3660FL

Looking to purchase a 3660FL and see conflicting tow ratings from the GM supplemental diesel owners manual to those listed on the GMC website. Anywhere from 13,200 which would be maxing out the...
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